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PROPERTY APPRAISER 1 OR 2

Lane County Assessment & Taxation seeks a Property Appraiser 1 or 2 . This position is in the Appraisal Section of Lane County Assessment and Taxation. Incumbent will be responsible for appraising the value of real and personal property for tax assessment purposes; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Property Appraiser 1: $18.29 - $25.35/ hour

Property Appraiser 2: $20.21 - $28.00/ hour

The successful candidate will start at the minimum of the salary range.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm.

*This is a AFSCME represented position*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Appraises or assists in the appraisal of a wide variety of properties including residential, farm/forest deferral property and personal property for tax assessment purposes.

Assists in or conducts appraisal of industrial or commercial properties.

Performs physical inspections of properties to obtain data for use in determining classification and value according to established standards and guidelines.

Performs market studies to determine market value for various classes of property; gathers and evaluates sales data for the purpose of determining trends and averages as indicators of correct value; lists personal properties subject to taxation.

Applies market value to subject properties; produces estimates of property values using the market and cost approach and an income approach on less complex properties.

Prepares reports on appraisals and valuations; defends reports for property appeals; appears at hearings and describes appraisal methods and evaluation.

Performs special studies and appraisals as assigned; performs special market studies to resolve problems; assists in the development of sales ratio studies; answers questions from the public concerning appraisals, assessments, procedures and related issues.

Appraise properties using market, cost, and limited income approaches.

Testify as an expert witness; train and assist other appraisers in proper methods and procedures.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Property Appraiser 1: Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, agriculture, engineering or a related field.

Experience: No experience is required.

Special Requirements: • Designation as a Registered Appraiser as per ORS 308.010 • Possession of a valid Oregon driver's license.

Property Appraiser 2: Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, agriculture, engineering or a related field.

Experience: Two years of responsible real or personal property appraisal experience equivalent to the Property Appraiser 1.

An equivalent combination of experience and training that will demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Special Requirements: • Designation as a Registered Appraiser as per ORS 308.010. • Possession of a valid Oregon driver's license.

Class Characteristics: This is the journey level class within the Property Appraiser series. This class is distinguished from the Property Appraiser 1 by the assignment of the full range of duties assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and they are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class perform appraisals of all categories of residential, farm/forest deferral property and/or personal property to establish a fair and accurate value upon which taxes will be assessed. Incumbents may also perform entry level commercial or industrial appraisals. Employees may assist in training of other staff. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the 1 level.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from the Appraisal Supervisor or Appraisal Manager, and technical and functional supervision from a Property Appraiser 3 or 4.

Notes: This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check. If fingerprinting is required, the fee is paid for by the successful candidate and the expense is non-reimbursable.

Lane County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner. Contact a recruitment specialist at 541.682.3124.